SonicOS 7.1 Upgrade Guide for NSsp, NSa, and TZ Series
Importing Configuration Settings
You can import configuration settings from one appliance to another, which can save a lot of time when replacing an older appliance with a newer model. This feature is also useful when you need multiple appliances with similar configuration settings.
To export the configuration settings from an appliance running SonicOS 7.1, navigate to the DEVICE | Settings > Firmware and Settings page, click Import/Export Configuration and select Export Configuration. In the pop-up dialog, click Export to complete the process. Refer to Creating a System Backup and Exporting Your Settings for more information.
You can then import the settings file to another appliance by selecting Import Configuration from the Import/Export Configuration list.
If you are upgrading SonicOS from a Gen6 (versions 6.5 or older) firewall to a Gen7 (version 7.0.1-11) firewall, you must use an online migration tool to "migrate" your settings to Gen7 (version 7.0.1-11) after the configuration file has been saved. See the Knowledge Base article titled, How to Create Gen 7 Settings File by Using the Online Migration Tool for more information.
The following sections provide details about the firmware versions and platforms that support importing configuration settings to appliances running SonicOS 7.1:
For information about importing configuration settings exported from firewalls running SonicOS 5.8, 5.9, 6.1, 6.2, or 6.5 into firewalls running SonicOS 6.5, refer to the SonicOS 6.5 Upgrade Guide.
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